PROFESSIONAL MCKENZIE FRIEND / LEGAL ADVISOR 

Are you in search of a knowledgeable and approachable legal professional? 

 

Consider hiring a McKenzie Friend!

 

My name is Ian.

 

With 8 years of experience in Family Law, I specialise in Child Custody Disputes, Divorce, Separation, and more.  

 

I am a Bar Vocational Course Graduate (Barrister Training) (1996) and a Law Graduate (Bristol LL.B (Hons).

 

I am a member of the "Society of Professional McKenzie Friends Ltd"

I have full Professional Indemnity Insurance.

 

I am personable, non-judgemental, vastly experienced, and a cost-effective McKenzie Friend.

 

 

Do not underestimate the value of using me as a Mckenzie Friend.  

 

 

I am as good as a solicitor but cheaper!

 

I may charge a higher rate than some others in Devon, but I offer a better, personalised service.  My reviews show that. 

 

As an extremely easy person to talk to and I have heard everything, contact Ian to discuss your legal problem in strictest confidence and we can plan what happens next.

I constantly acquire referrals.

Based in Exmouth and serving Exeter and beyond to include all England and Wales. 

 

I can travel to any Client / Court in England and Wales.

 

I charge £80ph. A Solicitor may charge £200 - £300ph!

 

For Court, I also charge £80 per hour. A Solicitor may charge £1500 for a 1-hour Hearing. 

Book an appointment now. 

 

My email is

 

mckenziefriend@shoutforyou.co.uk

ADVICE   

 

£80 per hour

(Monday - Thursday 930am - 5pm)

(Friday 930am - 3pm)

 

 

COURT ASSISTANCE  

 

£80 per hour

From the time I have arranged to meet you till I leave you. 

 

Example pricing –

 

Directions Hearing (1 hour prior and 1 hour in Hearing + 30 minutes after) - £200

 

A Solicitor may charge £1500+.

 

Final Hearing - full day in Court (9am to 5pm) can be £640.

 

Solicitor/ Barrister may charge £15000+.

 

Prices are estimates. Please ask for a quote. 

 

 

RETAINERS:

 

1. Solicitors can ask for a retainer of £5k+. 
   I charge £80 for 60 minutes of my time.
2. £80 up front gives you up to 60 minutes of my time.  
3. Like 'Pay As You Go'.

 

 

 

Please note if we book a time to meet, I charge from that time so please arrive early. 

 

Advice and Court Assistance in the following: - (but not limited to)

 

Family Law – 

• Child Arrangement Order,  
• Special Guardian Order (Inc appealing against a Negative Viability Assessment), 
• Child Maintenance Service, 
• Allegations
• Drafting of Position statements, Scott Schedules.
• Analysing Cafcass reports including S7.
•  

                  
Divorce Law - 

• NO FAULT procedures, 
• Deemed Service, Alternative Service
• D11
• Conditional Order, Final Order

Divorce Financial Remedy

• Split of assets (experienced in eg. assets from £10 to over £2million / FMH / Crypto)
• Contributory or Equality
• Completing Form A, D81, Form E, Form G, Form H, D11, PP1
• Drafting of Position Statements, S25 Statements
• ES1 and ES2
• Drafting Consent Order (priced from £200)

Separation if not married to include split of assets / TOLATA / N208 / calculations of interest.

 

• Assistance in Court for all above. 
• I will explain everything concisely and clearly 
• Vast experience in supporting clients from beginning to the end 

 

OTHER

 

1. Email / text Ian first to book an appointment. 
2. I am a member of the "Society of Professional McKenzie Friends Ltd".
3. I have full Professional Indemnity Insurance.
4. I offer practical, valued support and guidance from our initial meeting to the Final Hearing at Court and then if needed to Appeal. 
5. I am with you for the whole journey to achieve the best outcome for you.
6. I am transparent in my costs.
7. I have 8 years full time experience (including attending and assisting in Court) and offer exceptional up to the minute advice in a clear way that you will understand. 
8. I can advise and assist from our first meeting to the Final Hearing and after. 
9. I am allowed to quietly advise my client in court, explain any legal jargon and advise what questions to ask the other Party and that includes Cafcass and Social Services.
10. I will get to know you and #understand your own individual situation so that I can help you determine whatever #issues you are facing.
11. I am a Family / Divorce Law specialist and have in-depth knowledge of all aspects of Family and Divorce Law
12. I provide sensitive legal advice to ensure that the possible implications of any relationship break-up are dealt with properly. 
13. I can advise on Financial, and Property matters re Divorce / Cohabitees
14. I will explain everything clearly and easy to understand. 
15. I want to help you obtain what you’re entitled to.
16. My superpower (!) is to analyse legal facts and formulate these into simple arguments for my client to understand.
17. I appreciate the importance of effective communication with my clients, ensuring they have understood.
18. I constantly advise my clients on the next steps forward to achieve the best practicable result in the circumstances.
19. I appreciate the importance of keeping my clients fully appraised of developments and maintains regular contact throughout proceedings.
20. Adept at comprehending complex legal matters.
21. I have the ability to synthesise legal facts and formulate these into simple submissions.
22. As a McKenzie Friend I cannot:-

                       i.         Speak for you in Court or address the Judge in Court

                     ii.         Speak to the other party

                      iii.         Email / post anything on your behalf to Court or any party

 

MY WORKING HOURS ARE: - 

(Nb I do not work weekends)

 

• 930am to 5pm Monday to Thursday (£80 per hour)
• 930am to 3pm Friday (£80 per hour)
• All messages / emails / texts outside Monday to Friday hours will be answered the next working day. (Monday - Friday)
• Closed all bank holiday or special days.
• All communication appliances are switched off outside normal working hours so please don't expect a reply. 
• All phone calls must be booked in advance and a retainer paid. 
• Speak Via the Phone or Communicate (Online) Via Messenger Or WhatsApp Or Email 
• We can communicate from start to finish (apart from attendance at Court) by the above.  
• No travel is needed.
• Send me any Court documents, statements, forms etc and I can look and advise if you have provided payment.

 

• I can complete forms for you by phone or email or online / phone.
• Child Arrangement Order Applications and Divorce Applications can be completed online now. 
• I can travel anywhere in England and Wales mainly for Court Hearings. 
• I can travel instead of a phonecall 
• Travel is fuel + car parking / tolls + £20 per hour there and back per time as per google. 
• Please note because of the increase in petrol costs, advice via the phone is preferred. 

 

COURT APPLICATION FEES 

 

If you are on a low income, less than £1400 a month, I may be able to direct you to the Government website where you can apply for help with the Application Costs only. 

 

 

WHO IS IAN OLDFIELD?    

YOUR MCKENZIE FRIEND

 

1. As of 2024, I now have 8 years full time experience as a professional McKenzie Friend / Legal Advisor. 

 

2. I am now recognised by Court Judges and my reputation is growing.

 

3. I grew up in Surrey before moving to Bristol where I read Law at Bristol University gaining a Law LLB Honours degree in 1995.
4. I progressed to pass my 'Bar' introductory exams where I then progressed to study at the prestigious 'Inns of Court School of Law', London for the 1-year Bar Vocational Course. 
5. Member of THE SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL MCKENZIE FRIENDS
6. Fully Professional Indemnity Insured.

 

 

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